Music Terminology Flashcard

Front

Which term is used for varying the tempo freely? Options: Ritard, Rallentando, Accelerando, Rubato

Back

Rubato

Front

Which term means "a lot" or "much"? Options: molto, sempre, subito, simile

Back

molto

Front

What does "poco" mean in music adjectives?

Back

Little

Front

What does the top number of a time signature tell us?

Back

How many beats are in a measure

Front

What does "ff" stand for in dynamic markings?

Back

Fortissimo

Front

Which articulation symbol indicates a note should be played full value? Staccato, Tenuto, Marcato, Accent

Back

Tenuto

Front

What does the abbreviation "dim." indicate?

Back

Gradually diminish

Front

What does "dolce" mean in style markings?

Back

Sweetly

Front

What is the meaning of "fp" in dynamic adjustments?

Back

Attack the note loud, quickly down to soft

Front

What adjective means "the same?"

Back

Simile